U.S. Housing Market
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide level of single-family existing homes was at a 4.8-months’ supply while existing condo-townhouse properties were at a 9.3-months’ supply last month. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
The negative impact of a neighbor’s yard on a home sale, a Seattle billionaire abruptly moves to Florida, and a department store executive vows to keep his locations open Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 9-13
Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Pricing starts in the $300,000s. Continue Reading Sales to Begin at Panorama Buckhead, Former Atlanta Rental Tower Turned Condominium Development
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A rezoning application will require several review sessions involving Brooklyn Community Board 2, the Brooklyn borough president’s office, and the New York City Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The BOOSTzer platform will go live on April 1. Continue Reading New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
39% of roommate settings are multi-generational households, where the age difference between the oldest and youngest adult is 20 years or more. Continue Reading Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...
